Contextualizing library items during the search process
Exploratory data visualization as an alternative to search bars
DATA VISUALIZATION | USER INTERFACE DESIGN
1. Begin with a high level overview of all topics covered in a library
2. Clicking on the intersection of two topics zooms into subtopics in the library
3. Clicking a subtopic zooms deeper into the library
4. After zooming three times, links appear to indicate overlap between topics
5. Clicking once more displays links to library items (books, articles, videos, etc.)
When using the Contextual Search Engine, users may select filters to narrow the library items displayed
The compass view visualizes a user's path through the Contextual Search Engine
The balance view visualizes how many library items a user has viewed by topic, promoting a broad collection of disciplinary perspectives in research
Created with Adobe Illustrator
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